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For a stagnating left mired in pessimism, Milton’s radical vision is poetry in motion | Kenan Malik
The poet-prophet shows us how to sustain hope and redemption in the wake of political defeat. ‘Is this pessimism?”, TJ Clark asks in his 2012 essay For a Left with No Future . “Well, yes.” How ...The Guardian - 2d -
It’s two years since the kids left. Here’s what I’ve learned – and what has surprised me | Emma Beddington
There’s more leisure, less laundry and no more Nando’s on the sofa. But I’m still struggling to get to grips with this tidy, idle new life. I come into the kitchen to find my husband staring into ...The Guardian - 1d -
My golden memory of photographing Gene Hackman in 2001, and the memento he left behind
Gene Hackman was unexpectedly game for a little fun during an L.A. Times photo shoot the year 'The Royal Tenenbaums' came out. But the real surprise came when the actor ad-libbed for the camera.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Magic's Jalen Suggs to undergo surgery on left knee, leaving recovery timeline unclear
The team announced Friday that Suggs would be out indefinitely, but said Sunday that he is expected to make a full recovery.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The AfD are circling like vultures. But in Berlin, I found a new, young left rising against them | Owen Jones
On election night, as the far right rose nationwide, Die Linke made crucial gains in the capital. But its supporters see the hard road ahead. Will democracy still prevail in the west in a decade? ...The Guardian - 1d -
The left keeps getting identity politics wrong – and the right is benefiting from that | Ash Sarkar
Instead of liberation, we’ve ended up with competitive grievance, weaponised victimhood, and a focus on ‘I’ not ‘us’. There are many things to be grateful to the musician Sam Fender for: reviving ...The Guardian - 1d -
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Picking Up Where Lost Odyssey Left Off
Games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 don't get made anymore. And that's because games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can't be made anymore. French developer Sandfall Interactive's influences ...GameSpot - 19h -
UK court refuses to say financier acted in 'good faith' in Vatican deal but says he wasn't dishonest
A British court has largely backed the Vatican and refused to declare that a London-based financier acted in “good faith” in his dealings involving the Holy See’s investment in a London propertyABC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – live
US president also accuses Kyiv of talking ‘tough’ but having few bargaining chips in latest remarks in feud with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech over ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?
Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Musk: Federal workers who gave 'good responses' to new policy deserve promotion consideration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he’s encouraged by the “good responses” he’s received so far to an email asking federal employees to detail their recent work efforts and suggested the employees who ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
I was displaced from my home in Gaza — now Trump wants me gone for good
Even if Trump doesn’t order American soldiers to occupy and expel us, as he first said he would, he has effectively given Israel approval to do so.The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Arne Slot accepts Liverpool in ‘good position’ to win title after win at City
Salah and Szoboszlai on target in 2-0 victory Liverpool 11 points clear of Arsenal at top of table After Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0 to take a crucial step towards the title, Arne ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
WNBA trade grades: Ariel Atkins a good fit, but did Sky give up too much?
Chicago got Ariel Atkins, a strong fit. But the Sky gave up a lot to the Mystics, who now have three of the top six picks this April.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA. The debate about whether that's good rages on
The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn’t seen beforeABC News - 6d -
Trump was supposed to be good for crypto. So why is bitcoin in danger of falling toward $70,000?
The ultimate “Trump trade” has run into trouble.MarketWatch - 6d -
Manufacturers boost durable-goods orders ahead of tariffs, but industry slump hasn’t ended
A key measure of business orders rose in January for the third month in a row, but it’s likely the sudden improvement reflects businesses rushing to buy parts and supplies ahead of potential U.S. ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Welcome back Billy McFarland and a new Fyre festival. Shows you can’t keep a good fantasist down
Fresh out of jail, does it matter that his 2017 festival was one of the biggest social-media-driven deceptions of our time? Not a bit. “Since 2016, Fyre has been the most talked about festival in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Still Nowhere To Be Found, But Now There's An Astro Bot Cameo
While Ubisoft hasn't talked much about Beyond Good & Evil 2 in a long time, the series has a cameo in Astro Bot's newest level. In Cock-A-Doodle-Doom, Jade from Beyond Good & Evil is the VIP Bot ...GameSpot - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Not good for both sides’ says Zelenskyy of stunning Trump exchange
Zelenskyy regrets clash but says Kyiv won’t enter peace talks without security guarantees against another offensive. What we know on day 1,102. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage After an ...The Guardian - 3d -
This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep
A book called “Eat Better, Sleep Better" includes a nutrient-rich, vegetable-forward recipe for Mardi Gras gumboABC News - 3d -
Want to Be More Successful and Happier? Social Psychology Says Follow the Good Enough Rule, Starting Today
Science says how you tend to make decisions lays the foundation for making better decisions and plans—and for being happier.Inc. - 23h -
Most Americans say Trump is changing government, but they're split on if that's good, poll finds
A new CBS News poll has found 81% of Americans believe President Trump is making major changes to how government works, but only 35% say those changes are for the better. CBS News executive ...CBS News - 19h -
Warren Buffett calls Trump's tariffs a tax on goods, says 'the tooth fairy doesn't pay 'em'
"Tariffs are actually, we've had a lot of experience with them. They're an act of war, to some degree," Buffett said.CNBC - 17h -
Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks of Trump’s tariffs: ‘Over time, they are a tax on goods.’
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett likened tariffs to an “act of war” and said that over time they will act as a tax on goods.MarketWatch - 12h -
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10
China announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies.CNBC - 3h -
How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million
A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more
The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
On This Clothing Brand’s Website, You Can ‘Add to Cart’ the Entire $1.5 Million Business
After 34 years, designer-founder Wendy Mullen, whose first retail clothing shop was in the back of an NYC record shop, is done with online retail.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Trump Envoy Suggests U.S. Companies Could Do Business In Russia Amid Peace Deal
Steve Witkoff says in the event of a peace deal in the Ukraine war, U.S. firms could operate in Russa.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
I gave birth in a Ukrainian bomb shelter, now I run my dream business in Wales
Maryna Korolova was nine months pregnant when, like millions of others, she fled war-torn Ukraine.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Smithfield Foods’ pork business set to rise as chicken and beef producers struggle: analyst
Smithfield Foods Inc. drew buy ratings from analysts at BofA Securities and UBS on Monday as the pork producer exited its quiet period after its initial public offering late last month.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result
As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live
Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto market. Full story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ...The Guardian - 6d -
Hims & Hers shares plunge 22% on concerns over weight loss business, margins
Hims & Hers on Monday released fourth-quarter results that disappointed on gross margin and sparked concerns about the future of its weight loss business.CNBC - 6d -
WATCH: Video shows close call between a Southwest plane and a business jet while landing
A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a close call with a business jet.ABC News - 6d -
BP ramps up oil and gas investment to $10bn a year in ‘fundamental reset’ – business live
Oil and gas giant abandons green ambitions, as boss says it will be ‘very selective’ about investing in fossil fuel alternatives. BP will abandon its green ambitions, including plans to cut its ...The Guardian - 5d -
British Airways owner warns business travel may never return to pre-pandemic levels
IAG posts record annual profits driven by demand for transatlantic travelFinancial Times - 4d -
In 1982, American Airlines Made a Brilliant Business Decision. Here’s How It Still Works Now (and What’s Changed)
Imagine a business idea that’s so smart, everyone in your industry copies it.Inc. - 3d -
Washington Post Owner Jeff Bezos’ Meddles With Editorial Policy and Offers Business Owners a Lesson
If you interfere with your business in a way that upsets staff and customers, you risk their ire—no matter the reasons for your decisions.Inc. - 3d